SAGINAW, MI — When the board members of Pit and Balcony Community Theatre were considering what type of fundraiser they wanted to organize, they decided to go with what they know.

"We know plays," said Martha Humphreys, board president.

But instead of calling on local actors to partake in the theatre's one night only production of Thornton Wilder's classic play "Our Town," Humphreys and her fellow board members decided to cast noteworthy community members in the play's 21 roles.

The production, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, inside the theater, 805 N. Hamilton, is a script reading with a limited amount of blocking.

"It's all about the script," said Brandon Bierlein, director and newly appointed Pit and Balcony board member. "It's really presenting the script to the audience."

With less than a handful of rehearsals, cast members including former Saginaw Mayor Greg Branch and WSGW radio host Art Lewis must quickly adapt to their characters.

"I think we hit the nail on the head with these parts," said Humphreys.

The general admission tickets are available in advance at the theater's box office, online at pitandbalconytheatre.com or by phone at 989-754-6587. If available, remaining tickets will be available before the show.

— Jessica Shepherd is an entertainment reporter with MLive/The Saginaw News. Contact her at 989-996-0687, email her at jessica_shepherd@mlive.com or follow her on Twitter or Facebook. You can also hear her Fridays at 8 a.m. on 102.5 WIOG's Nate and Rachel in the Morning.